Effects of percutaneous mitral valvuloplasty on left atrial appendage flow velocity

Am J Cardiol. 1995 Sep 15;76(8):609-11. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(99)80167-2.

Abstract

This study shows an increase in LAA flow after PTMV in both normal sinus rhythm and atrial fibrillation. These results suggest that relief of mitral stenosis may not only confer hemodynamic benefits for the improvement of symptoms but also have a favorable influence on future thromboembolism.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Atrial Function, Left*
  • Blood Flow Velocity
  • Catheterization* / statistics & numerical data
  • Echocardiography / instrumentation
  • Echocardiography / methods
  • Echocardiography / statistics & numerical data
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal / instrumentation
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal / methods
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal / statistics & numerical data
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mitral Valve Stenosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Mitral Valve Stenosis / physiopathology
  • Mitral Valve Stenosis / therapy
  • Mitral Valve* / diagnostic imaging
  • Mitral Valve* / physiopathology
  • Rheumatic Heart Disease / diagnostic imaging
  • Rheumatic Heart Disease / physiopathology
  • Rheumatic Heart Disease / therapy
  • Thorax